Dranoweb, the praise is certainly deserved, my friend. It looks like you have spent a lot of time and effort. The Tree of Life design is among my favourites in Celtic art. I've made a couple of belts (I have one and Nathan, another X-Marker, has one) with a three strand knotweave. Lots of work. A four-strand is even moreso. Well done, indeed.

Re: the Cherokee, we seem to have spread out across the globe.
I am always delighted to come across fellow Cherokee of other nationalities...kind of like being partly of Scottish heritage. I'm from outwith Scotland but I still treasure those roots. An American-born Irish fiance of partial Cherokee heritage--that will be one for the grandkids, mate!